Golden_RN

Golden_RN MSN

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  1. Tampa to Sacramento Nursing move. Is it worth it?

    Golden_RN replied to Mursanary's topic in General Nursing

    If you can get a job at Kaiser, the pay CAN be pretty good, esp with differentials. The other hospitals pay well but not as high as Kaiser. Jobs in CA Dept of Corrections can also pay high, with OT...

  2. Potentially Hypochondriac Sister

    Golden_RN replied to keepitsimplesilly's topic in General Nursing

    As others have said, learn how to set boundaries. You can rest easy knowing that she has been worked up and tests are negative. A therapist can help immensely with setting boundaries if you need...

  3. Is this weird? New employee occupational health.

    Golden_RN replied to NightNerd's topic in General Nursing

    Last time I had an evaluation like this I just had to fill out a basic questionnaire, demonstrate that I could lift X number of pounds & do a duck walk (in scrubs). I do find the request for...

  4. Private or State school?

    Golden_RN replied to miss_mia's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You're only 21 - you're not behind at all! But to be honest, if your grades are not good enough to get into CC RN program or state schools, I would not recommend private RN school. You will be in...

  5. What is Nursing really like?

    Golden_RN replied to Kcometh's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There are a lot of questions in this post, so I will get to the last one re: the BAD part of nursing. As a new nurse I was upset because: 1. Guilt of not getting to every little thing patients...

  6. Immunocompromised Loved One

    Golden_RN replied to lillianbenders's topic in General Nursing

    I think the most reasonable thing to do at this stage is to attend an appointment with your SO's physician to get his/her recommendations on how to protect your SO. You may be going overboard &...

  7. While we were arguing; We disappeared

    Golden_RN replied to Yep, Me's topic in General Nursing

    Last hospital I worked at required: 1. All RNs wear approved scrubs/jackets from a specific store with "RN" monogrammed on tops/jackets. All were 1 color. 2. All employees have badges with large...

  8. Am I too stupid to be a nurse?

    Golden_RN replied to iconicqueen's topic in General Nursing

    I am in a slower-paced RN job now, but I DID work years at the bedside first. However, I did not/would not stay at a job that stole my soul. Nursing is usually rough & challenging, but just...

  9. Am I too stupid to be a nurse?

    Golden_RN replied to iconicqueen's topic in General Nursing

    Switch careers after surviving nursing school and NCLEX?! No way. Nursing is a vast career with many options. You probably just have to find the nursing environment in which you

  10. At a crossroads - desperately need advice!

    Golden_RN replied to 3rdgenRN2B's topic in Nursing Career

    I think you should go talk to a nursing counselor at a jr college/university near you and see what you're signing up for. Find out how impacted the programs near you are, and how likely you would be...

  11. My facility is restraining a resident and I feel that I can't help.

    Golden_RN replied to Nursingstudent___'s topic in General Nursing

    The answers to your questions re: VS and restraints are most likely covered in the state regulations that cover this level of care - not acute care, not SNF. You likely will not find answers on this...

  12. R.N. debating to pursue BSN

    Golden_RN replied to Martinezrn84's topic in General Nursing

    If you're thinking about public health, look at job postings for your county & state to see what they require. Most likely they require a BSN. You're only 35 and probably have decades left to...

  13. Work asking all the time if I can work extra At work and home

    Golden_RN replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    You received great advice. Just want to add that it DOES NOT MATTER if you have kids or not. Your time off is your time

  14. Conflict on continuing my education

    Golden_RN replied to nicole1030's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nursing school (plus the first year of working) can be all-consuming. I will always strongly suggest doing it before having kids. Nursing school will probably include weekends, late nights, very...

  15. School Nurse Job Offer Help!

    Golden_RN replied to As75181n's topic in School

    I'm in CA (not a school nurse) & yes, the school nurse salaries in my area are about 50-60% what hospital nurses make. You may want to look at the school nurse credential programs at CSU. CSU...

  16. Not eligible for any programs in my area.

    Golden_RN replied to Lizardqueen13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ugh. I'm so sorry. Most importantly, I'm so glad you got help and are feeling

  17. Not eligible for any programs in my area.

    Golden_RN replied to Lizardqueen13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You may want to talk to a college counselor and someone in the campus disability office. If your grades suffered because of a health problem, you may be able to have those bad grades purged from your...

  18. Mon-Fri Rn Jobs no weekends or holidays

    Golden_RN replied to Camizzle222's topic in General Nursing

    Do a search for "non-bedside job" on this site and you should be able to find plenty of posts about the topic of Mon-Fri jobs. I actually think I had more time with my kid when I did 12 hour shifts...

  19. I failed twice, please help!!

    Golden_RN replied to lee_soon22's topic in Nursing Career

    Why not pursue the RD route, since you already have a BS in nutrition? If your heart is set on nursing, hopefully your credits can transfer to a different

  20. MSN but offered the salary of ADN

    Golden_RN replied to peaceluvandnursing's topic in Nursing Career

    This is my experience. No employers in my area pay more for BSN or MSN, even magnet status hospitals. My last hospital job was in a union facility and they pay according to years of...

  21. New nurse - how to research hospitals from nurse's perspective?

    Golden_RN replied to meagchop's topic in General Students

    I don't know how you could. I think the best thing to do is to network while you're doing clinicals in nursing school, and work in healthcare as a tech or CNA (even volunteer) before becoming an RN...

  22. Hands on Training in school?

    Golden_RN replied to Oldmahubbard's topic in General Nursing

    This is similar what my education was like (although I was never trained to do blood draws). I don't think I did any procedures (ie Foley insertion) w/out the precepting RN there, but as long as my...

  23. PhD Nursing Education

    Golden_RN replied to wayemika's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Look at job postings at public universities. All of the job postings I've seen require a doctorate, except for part time clinical-only instructors. PhD not necessary to teach at community colleges...

  24. What should I do?

    Golden_RN replied to Shaf22A's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in nursing education at a large hospital & the educators had a variety of backgrounds, such as NICU, L & D and PACU. So, none had a strong med/surg background. Some of the units had...

  25. What should I do?

    Golden_RN replied to Shaf22A's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with Sour Lemon...you should change your user name &